major in

verb

majored in; majoring in; majors in

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US, of a college or university student

: to have (a specified subject) as one's main subject of study

plans to major in history

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The new record adds to the feeling that in 2026, the number of people who can win a major in the women’s game is not down to openness, but rather parity. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Joseph attended Harvard University on the GI bill and completed majors in math and physics in just three years. — Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026 The public university specializes in STEM degrees, or majors in the field of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, which typically have high returns on investment for students going into the workforce. — Irene Wright, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026 Lots of kids major in their passion, which is nice but not always practical. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for major in

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